Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta mexico. Every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy the most spectacular whale watching possible anywhere in. Puerto vallarta, mexico there are many ecological tours and exciting activities. A week in puerto vallarta, mexico, including how to watch baby turtles being released in nuevo vallarta, humpback whales and a visit to surfing sayulita. To prove it we are matching all online pricing on the tours we offer. Humpback whales, the giants of the sea puerto vallarta. Whale watching and wild dolphins in one awesome tour in puerto vallarta. We have many great eco tours and experiences like snorkeling marietas islands and stand up paddleboard. Superior whale watching tour season, from december 8th until march 23rd without a doubt, one of the highlights of puerto vallarta. The puerto vallarta whale watching season begins each year on december 8 but no one tells the whales that. The truth is not all whale watching tours in puerto vallarta are created equal.
Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention. These gigantic cetaceans have begun to arrive at mexicos pacific treasure after their long migration from the freezing waters of the north pole and will spend the winter playing in nayarits subtropical. Whale shark season in mexico off the coast of the yucatan peninsula is in full swing. The largest fish of the ocean only visit mexico during some months of the year, from early june to midseptember. In the zone of banderas bay, there is a lot of companies selling this tours whale watching, it is a. On our villas, we provide all the latest and advanced facilities that you will love to get on your trip. One can choose from special boats designed specifically for whale observation, a variety of smaller boats, or the larger tour boats that also provide food and beverages. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. Whalecome to vallarta whales a company pioneer in whale watching and ecotourism in puerto vallarta and banderas bay. The season of whale watching in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people. The gray whale and its arrivals to puerto vallarta.
That is the time you will see organised whalewatch tours. These gentle giants visit puerto vallarta every year during the winter during their reproduction period. The ultimate dolphins and whales excursion that lets you see both whales and pods of dolphins in one great tour. The mexican navy and some of the rescue teamdivers from vallarta adventures helped free the whales. We boarded zodiac inflatable boats that were able to. Every year, the most acrobatic of all whales, the humpback, visits the bay of. Best of whale watching, monterey california as of 7. Of all the whales, the humpbacks megaptera novaeangliae are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. From december to march, the banderas bay of puerto vallarta offers some of the greatest whale watching opportunities in the world. But it also has an attraction most visitors dont know about. Vallarta whale tour report december 2016 whale watch vallarta trip advisor award. Whale watch vallarta is the new sister operation for whale watch cabo. In fact our head guide elisa has seen whales on over 99% of the tours she has led. Puerto vallarta whale watching happens from the month of december all the way up to march.
Its whale watching season in puerto vallartas banderas bay. If you are looking for fun activities join us, remember if you make your reservation online youll receive a souvenir. What about staying in a luxury villa in puerto vallarta. Whale watching tours gives you an upclose encounter with marietas islands famous humpback whales. We offer fishingdeep sea fishing charters, snorkelling, scuba diving, whale watching, trips to. From late november to late march, hundreds of humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of the north pacific ocean to our less cold waters. Mexican riviera whale watching mexican riviera cruise.
Puerto vallarta whale watching season puerto vallarta. Are you planning to visit puerto vallarta soon to witness the whale watching season. Banderas bay tours and activities designed around the best things to do in vallarta s outdoor playground. It was worth every peso, we saw lots of whales, and on the outer part of the bay we were surrounded by a huge pod of playful spotted dolphins for quite a while. Whale watch vallarta nuevo vallarta 2020 all you need to know. Whale season begins in puerto vall arta every year from midnovember to the end of march, visitors to puerto vallarta can enjoy whale watching. Whale watching season puerto vallarta forum tripadvisor. Chris fishing and whale watching recommended for you. Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. Whale watching center puerto vallarta the whale watching season in puerto vallarta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Governmental regulations limit any whale watching tours to this time period.
Boatbased whale watching tours are available out of the hermanus new harbour. Allinclusive accommodation excursion out of marina vallarta to look for whales in season drinks and light food on board expert guide on the subject. You just arent allowed to get as close or to stay as long to watch. Especially as our good friend and fellow biologist elisa arcangeli is now a partner in whale watch vallarta. Of course you might be lucky and see some out off season.
The 2014 puerto vallarta whale watching season is underway. Its a charming place, with a pretty downtown, a lovely seafront malecon, or boardwalk, good restaurants and a long, beautiful beach. Vallarta whales is operated and directed by oceanologist isabel cardenas since 1995. Help support sustainable whale and dolphin tours and conservation by choosing a. Whale watching puerto vallarta whale watch cabo tours. Join our puerto vallarta whale watching excursion and tour to meet up with the biggest creatures in the ocean. Dont forget to arrange a whale watching expedition while in puerto vallarta, the home to one of the worlds greatest creatures the humpback whale. This year, whale watching season officially began on december 1, 2015 and run through march 23, 2016. Whale watching in banderas bay puerto vallarta 2017 youtube. Each year from late may to early september whale sharks migrate from around the world to the warm, tropical waters of the mexicancaribbean sea. It is usually late november when the first humpback whales are spotted off of puerto vallarta in the bay of banderas. In the few weeks on either side, however, you can still see whales in the bay on one of our bay cruises. So, as visitors, we should know a little bit about our host. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on.
Puerto vallarta whale watching tour whale watching in nuevo. See humpback whales breaching off your boat, even see baby humpbacks. Best on puerto vallarta is the only tour company in the area that can get you closer to these amazing giants than you ever thought was possible. The whale watching excursions season officially stretches from december to march but january and february stand out as the very best time to meet these majestic giants. Whale watching season in banderas bay and the pacific ocean near puerto vallarta officially begins december 8 th and runs through the winter until march 23 rd. Puerto vallarta whale watching tour marietas islands. Puerto vallarta whale watching tour whale watching in. Whale watching season in pv is usually dec 8th to march 23rd. Ocean friendly whale watching tours puerto vallarta.
Ocean friendly whale watching tours offers daily and customized tours to discover the realm of whales, dolphins and other species on the enormous bay off puerto vallarta, mexico from december through march. Puerto vallarta whale watching regulations puerto vallarta. There was a mama whale and a baby whale today trapped in an illegal fishing net. Humpback whales arrive in puerto vallarta and riviera nayarit. Government regulations to protect the whales are strictly enforced and this experienced company complies fully. What you should know about puerto vallarta whale watching. The noaa recorded 88 stranded humpback whales between january 2016 and february 2019. Learn about puerto vallarta whale watching rules and regulations. Our whale watching tours offer an upclose encounter with vallarta. We are all very excited about this, being able to offer our guests another amazing destination for whale watching in puerto vallarta, mexico.
We went out with a boat arranged by superior tours on jan 30th, their marine biologist thalia went with us. Puerto vallarta, mexico is a great winter destination, and for all the usual reasons. The best experience was in puerto vallarta s banderas bay, where the hump backs my son zach and i saw one afternoon were so active they rocked and sprayed our eightperson boat and made serious eye contact with us. Puerto vallarta whale watching at discounted prices.
All tours are led by a bilingual marine scientist, naturalists and a specialized safety trained crew. By the start of the official puerto vallarta whale watching season, december 8th, the population of humpback whales in the bay of banderas in puerto vallarta all but guarantees multiple whale encounters on every tour. Even if you chose to go whale watching with a different company here in puerto vallarta, feel free to download and take a copy of this diagram. Times are tough for the travel community right now. The federal official in nayarit reported that semarnat will be issuing approximately 236 permits to banderas bay whale watching tour operators for the 20162017 season, which runs december 1 march 23. During the feeding season, humpbacks make unrelated vocalizations for herding fish into their bubble nets. Tours leave daily from puerto vallarta s maritime terminal, beginning at 8 am. The whale watching season starts when this mammals arrive to puerto vallarta and ends in middle of march. Puerto vallarta 16th february 2016 16th march 2019 by helen. All of our whale watching trips in puerto vallarta you are likely to encounter humptback whales, orcas as know as killer whales,bottle nose dolphin, common dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles many species of sea birds and other marine animals right here in beautiful puerto vallarta they call home for many.
During this season the pristine water of the caribbean sea will be their home. An amazing whale shark season in mexico is upon us. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural. The deep, warm pacific ocean is perfect for these gorgeous mammals to breed and puerto vallarta has become one of the best whale watching places on the coast. Whale watching season stretches from late nov into march, during which. First humpback whale sightings of the season in the riviera nayarit november is coming to a close and the first humpback whale sightings of the season in the riviera nayarit are already pouring in. In puerto vallarta the season is from december 8 till march 23. Large cetaceans, such as humpback and gray whales, annually migrate over great distances. Casabay villas offers puerto vallarta vacation rentals at quite discounted rates. The best fishing season is here, check who visited us during this week.
My friends boyfriend was one of the guys who helped free them when he called her you could hear him from across the room on her cell phone. Find the perfect puerto vallarta whale stock photo. Official whale watching season is december 8th through march. Vallarta whales puerto vallarta 2020 all you need to. From december 8 to march 23, the whale watching season in puerto vallarta and riviera allows visitors to observe one of the most impressive natural spectacles. Pegaso whale watch sailing adventure vallarta whale watching. The puerto vallarta whale watching regulations cover many pages and are in spanish. Marietas islands tours and activities offers the best things to do in puerto vallarta and punta mita outdoor adventures. Eco explorer offer small groups on the best and more confortable boats with personalized attention and all the equipment necessary to.
The season of whale watching in puerto vall arta brings thousands of people out on the water to see the great marine mammals up close. Whale watching in puerto vallarta the travelling boomer. Whale watching safaris are a major tourist highlight puerto vallarta is famous for. More recently, i was on whale watching charters in mexican waters off the baja peninsula and off puerto vallarta. As we made our way north along the pacific coast of mexico we put into puerto vallarta to do some whale watching. Very good season in puerto vallarta for whale watching tours.
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